Wigan – Bradford

Wigan host Bradford in what promises to be a stark contrast of ambitions, with the home side perched at 23rd place on just four points from one win, one draw and four defeats, their goal tally a modest five for and eleven against. Bradford arrive in the north-west as third‑placed contenders, boasting twelve points from four victories and two losses and a solid 6‑4 goal difference. The gap in form is evident, yet Wigan will be eager to tighten up a leaky defence and scrape at least a point against a side that has already demonstrated the knack for turning matches in their favour. For Bradford, the challenge lies in maintaining consistency and extending their unbeaten run against a struggling opponent eager to prove they can survive at this level.